Deciding which estate agent to trust with marketing your property for sale can make a difference to the price that you achieve for your home and to the experience of selling. Here are our top tips for choosing your estate agent. 1. Get a free valuation Find out how much your property is worth with […]
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There are many reasons why so many people in Scotland decide to rent – relocating for work or not planning to stay in an area for long, not having the capital for a mortgage deposit or maybe you just don’t want the long-term commitment. Whatever the reason, we’re offering some advice to help you find […]
Unless you’re a property professional, the terminology used to describe the process for buying property in Scotland may leave you dazed and confused. In Scotland we have our own legal system, so the process is different to the rest of the UK. Some of our language is different too and not just in terms of […]
George Osborne’s Autumn Statement announced a change in the way stamp duty works. The government say that the new system will benefit 98% of us. If you are buying a home for less than £937,500 you’re likely to save money. Stamp duty will now be charged more like income tax. So, you’ll only pay the […]
Always dreamed of building your own home? The organisers of the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show have pulled together top tips for anyone who is planning to build their own home. Permission First, Building Second For self-builders, having the necessary permissions in place is key as it unlocks the value of the […]
Property is the most expensive asset we are ever likely to sell, so surely it is only logical to make it look its best? Nowadays almost all potential buyers research properties online, a fact that has seen kerb appeal overtaken by online appeal! Buyers use the internet to take virtual room-by-room tours, browse property imagery […]
Whether you’re renting your first property or are a seasoned renter our top tips will help you make sure that you get the deposit you’re entitled to back. Take photographs of the property When you get the property keys we recommend that you take lots of photographs of the property, this is your insurance policy […]
Flat owners are continuing to enjoy the greatest success in Scotland’s property market, according to figures from Scotland’s biggest dedicated property website, s1homes. The s1homes Scottish House Price Report for Q1 (Jan-Mar) 2014, shows that flats are continuing to sell significantly above their asking price, with properties typically going for £11,000 more than their listed […]
Overall Reality Gap narrows from 9% last quarter to 2% Average selling price is up by 6% Average asking price is down by 1% Flats and terraced houses continue to sell above asking prices, and semi-detached properties are now also selling above their asking price Detached houses continue to be unrealistically priced and on average […]
A LANDMARK £12 billion Help to Buy Scheme has prompted concerns of a house price bubble by creating more purchasers for fewer properties in Scotland. Britain’s state-backed lenders are bracing themselves for a flood of interest from the newly launched scheme which helps homebuyers obtain mortgages worth up to 95% of property values. But it […]